Chapter 529

• Emmanuel stood there, utterly bewildered by the unexpected turn of events. He couldn't fathom why the women's gazes bore into him with such intensity, their expressions a perplexing mixture of curiosity, intrigue, and something he couldn't quite place. After all, he hadn't engaged in any flirtatious behavior or said anything that might have warranted such scrutiny.
• "What's wrong with these people?" Emmanuel's internal monologue echoed with frustration and confusion, his mind racing to make sense of the situation. "Why are they looking at me like I'm some sort of alien?"
• His thoughts were abruptly interrupted as Ivy, the ringleader of the group, made her way towards him with an air of confidence that bordered on intimidation. With each stride, she exuded a commanding presence, her height of over 1.7 meters lending her an imposing stature that demanded attention. As she approached, her long hair swayed with each step, a mesmerizing cascade of silk that framed her features in an aura of allure and sophistication.